Solstice class · Celebrity · In service since 2010
Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse is a Solstice class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2010. At about 121,878 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,850–2,852 guests and ranks #8 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 121,878 gross tons
- 2,850–2,852 guests
- 1,040 ft long
Photo: MrDerails at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Solstice class
- Entered service
- 2010 (16 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 121,878
- Guests
- 2,850–2,852
- Length
- 1,040 ft (317.1 m)
- Speed
- 24 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9404314
About Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Eclipse, from 2010, is the third Solstice-class ship. In its first year it made headlines for sailing to Bilbao to bring home British travelers stranded by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud. It has the class’s signature Lawn Club, the glass-roofed Solarium and a long list of specialty restaurants, plus AquaClass cabins with access to Blu, a restaurant reserved for those guests. It has sailed from both sides of the Atlantic, including departures from the UK. It’s a polished, comfortable ship with a calm vibe.
Best for: Travelers who want a calm, premium ship with good dining on a variety of itineraries.
Celebrity Eclipse highlights
- The Lawn Club with real grass
- Solarium adults-only pool
- AquaClass cabins with access to Blu restaurant
- Tuscan Grille and Murano specialty dining
- Martini Bar with ice-topped counter
How Celebrity Eclipse compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Solstice class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
Read our full Celebrity guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Celebrity Eclipse FAQs
How big is Celebrity Eclipse?
Celebrity Eclipse measures about 121,878 gross tons and is about 1,040 feet (317 m) long. That makes it #8 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #92 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Eclipse carry?
About 2,850–2,852 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Eclipse built?
Celebrity Eclipse entered service in 2010 and was built by Meyer Werft.
What class of ship is Celebrity Eclipse?
Celebrity Eclipse belongs to Celebrity's Solstice class, alongside Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Solstice. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Eclipse good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Eclipse offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.